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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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